South Africa Tour of Australia 2025: Records & Predictions

Looking for match stats and free streaming links for South Africa’s 2025 tour of Australia? This guide has you covered.

This South Africa tour of Australia guide includes head-to-head results between the two teams, match predictions, and details on how to watch Australia vs South Africa live for free.

South Africa tour of Australia: Match Overview

The South African cricket team will play a total of 6 matches in Australia starting August 10, 2025. The series includes:

• 3 One Day Internationals (ODIs)
  Fast-paced 50-over matches where each team bats once. With a match duration of around 6–8 hours.
• 3 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
  Each match has only 20 overs per side and lasts about 3 hours. T20Is are currently the most popular cricket format.

Australia vs South Africa Schedule (IST)

• August 10－1st T20I: Australia vs South Africa
     Time: 5:00 PM IST
     Venue: Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin
• August 12－2nd T20I: Australia vs South Africa
     Time: 5:00 PM IST
     Venue: Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin
• August 14－3rd T20I: Australia vs South Africa
     Time: 5:00 PM IST
     Venue: Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns
• August 17－1st ODI: Australia vs South Africa
     Time: 9:30 AM IST
     Venue: Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns
• August 20－2nd ODI: Australia vs South Africa
     Time: 11:30 AM IST
     Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
• August 23－3rd ODI: Australia vs South Africa
     Time: 9:30 AM IST
     Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

All six matches of the South Africa tour of Australia will be held in Australia, giving the home team a clear advantage.

South Africa tour of Australia 2025 Match Formats

• T20 Internationals (T20Is).
  Each team plays 20 overs. This format encourages aggressive scoring and high-risk shots. Players like South Africa’s Aiden Markram and Australia’s Travis Head are expected to deliver explosive performances.
• One Day Internationals (ODIs).
  Each team plays 50 overs. This format tests a team’s consistency, game plan, and stamina. Bowlers such as Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) and Pat Cummins (Australia) will play key roles in shaping the outcomes.

The match formats of the South Africa tour of Australia vary each year. In 2025, the Test series is not included in the tour.

South Africa vs Australia Historical Showdowns: Who Has Won More?

South Africa and Australia are two powerhouse teams in the cricketing world. Based on current performance statistics, Australia leads in both Test matches and T20Is, while the two teams are evenly matched in ODIs.

Below are the historical win-loss records for the two teams across different formats (as of June 2025):

Test Matches

• Total matches: 101
• Australia wins: 54
• South Africa wins: 26
• Draws: 21
• Win rate: Australia 53.5%, South Africa 25.7%

It is worth noting that in the most recent 10 Test matches, South Africa has won 5, Australia has won 3, and 2 have ended in draws, indicating that South Africa has held a slight edge in recent encounters.

One Day Internationals (ODIs)

• Total matches: 103
• Australia wins: 50
• South Africa wins: 50
• Ties/No result: 3
• Win rate: Approximately 48.5% each – a dead heat

The two teams are almost evenly matched in ODI series wins!

However, South Africa often delivers stunning performances in ODIs. This could be due to the team boasting more explosive batsmen and fast bowlers.

Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)

• Total matches: 22
• Australia wins: 14
• South Africa wins: 8
• Ties: 0
• Win rate: Australia 63.6%, South Africa 36.4%

Australia has dominated in T20Is!
South Africa might win a game or two, but it’s likely to be just a narrow victory.

Live Streaming: Australia vs South Africa

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Streaming is usually smooth and clean – no annoying ads popping up. Only sometimes during big matches it may lag a bit if too many people are watching at the same time.

Popular Betting Markets for Australia vs South Africa

If you're planning to bet on the Australia vs South Africa matches, beginners are advised to start with simpler betting options such as Match Winner and Toss Winner.

• Match Winner / Moneyline.
  Predict which team will win the match - simply choose Australia or South Africa.
• Total Runs (Over/Under).
  The bookmaker sets a projected total score (e.g. Will the total runs be over 300?). You bet on whether the actual total score will be Over or Under that number.
• Top Batsman.
  Who will score the most runs in the match.
  Indian punters often back explosive players like Travis Head, David Warner, or Quinton de Kock.
• Top Bowler.
  Which bowler will take the most wickets.
  Names like Kagiso Rabada, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc are usually top picks.
• Total Sixes.
  How many sixes will be hit in the match overall? This is a fun option, especially in T20s - sometimes both teams combine for 10+ sixes.
• Sixes Over/Under.
  Bet on whether the total number of sixes will go Over or Under a set line (e.g. Will there be more than 10 sixes?).

Australia’s Strengths

Playing at home, Australia often unleashes exceptional energy.

They are highly familiar with local pitch conditions - including bounce, pace, and wind patterns - giving them a natural edge.

The team features several world-class players, especially among their pace attack.

Veteran fast bowlers like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, though aging, bring invaluable experience to the field.

Australia also has seasoned batters such as Steve Smith and David Warner (if still part of the squad).

These players have proven themselves on the big stage and are known for their strong temperament under pressure.

Australia has strong T20 record vs South Africa. Bold guess: 2 wins out of 3 for Aussies!

South Africa's Strengths

South Africa never lacks world-class pacers. Their speed and variations can put serious pressure on Aussie batters.

Plus, they’ve got match-changing hitters who can flip the game anytime - especially in ODI and T20I formats. Their firepower is no joke!

In ODI matches, South Africa might just edge it! Bold guess - out of 3 games, they can win 2!